It's probably one of these:

kabala

Kabala

(n.) See Cabala.

kahani

Kahani

(n.) A kind of notary public, or attorney, in the Levant.

kakapo

Kakapo

(n.) A singular nocturnal parrot (Strigops habroptilus), native of New Zealand. It lives in holes during the day, but is active at night. It resembles an owl in its colors and general appearance. It has large wings, but can fly only a short distance. Called also owl parrot, night parrot, and night kaka.

kamala

Kamala

(n.) The red dusty hairs of the capsules of an East Indian tree (Mallotus Philippinensis) used for dyeing silk. It is violently emetic, and is used in the treatment of tapeworm.